“Chill,” but not in a boring way, mxmtoon’s Chicago concert was an ode to COVID-era indie girl bedroom pop.
May 24, 2022
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9:42 a.m.
A review of the Smart Museum’s newest exhibit.
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May 24, 2022
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At Thalia Hall, Hiss Golden Messenger and lead MC Taylor displayed the strange sounds and strong lyrics that are the band’s claim to Americana fame, even as their songs feels less innovative than ever.
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May 24, 2022
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9:34 a.m.
The 19-year-old Disney star–turned–pop singer spent two nights of her SOUR tour performing sold-out shows in downtown Chicago.
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May 23, 2022
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9:37 p.m.
Hill, a faculty member at the Brooklyn Institute for Social Research, discussed race, ideology, and public discourse in an exclusive interview with The Chicago Maroon.
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May 16, 2022
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5:35 p.m.
Fruit Bats, with roots in Chicago, returned to Thalia Hall for a lively and passionate performance.
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May 16, 2022
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5:34 p.m.
Arts reporter Miki Mukawa reviews Chicago’s newly opened Vietnamese coffee shop, VietFive, and sits down with Tuan Huynh, its founder and owner, to discuss the value of cross-cultural immigrant stories.
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May 12, 2022
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8:17 p.m.
Arts reporters Jed Whalen Stewart and Sofia Hrycyszyn review Wilderado’s concert at Schubas Tavern.
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May 10, 2022
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6:03 p.m.
Associate Arts Editor Katie Fraser reviews the Ballet Folklórico de México company’s performance at the Auditorium Theatre.
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May 10, 2022
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5:52 p.m.
The country-rock star stirred up emotions and commanded an astounding presence in an intimate, rollicking Oak Park concert.
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May 10, 2022
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5:17 p.m.
Arts reporter Sophie Pope McCright sits down with The Ransom Notes and Voices in Your Head to reflect on both groups’ successful competition season.
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April 29, 2022
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5:11 p.m.
Dua Lipa’s most recent tour captivated audiences. Her catchy tunes, bright colors, and complex choreography kept a packed United Center engaged.
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April 29, 2022
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4:43 p.m.
Associate Arts Editor Julian Stern reviews the Smart Museum’s recent exhibition "Porcelain: Material and Storytelling" through an in-depth conversation about one of its central pieces, Yeesookyung’s "Translated Vase."
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April 27, 2022
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10:01 a.m.
Bennani’s "CAPS" trilogy masterfully blends animation, documentary, and comedic filmmaking to capture the modern human experience.
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April 27, 2022
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9:42 a.m.
Arts reporter Cristina Rodríguez Rojas reviews Rosalind Ross’ new film, "Father Stu", and interviews lead Mark Wahlberg about the film in a college roundtable.
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April 17, 2022
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3:52 p.m.
Arts reporter Evan Williams reflects on the intimacy created from the performance by Sammy Rae & The Friends.
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April 17, 2022
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3:48 p.m.
Arts reporter Neel Lahiri reflects on a disappointing Oscars ceremony and ranks the 2022 Best Picture nominees.
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April 17, 2022
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3:41 p.m.